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Politicians Death In 2021: Remembering Nigerian Politicians Who Died In 2021
Nigeria lost several politicians amongst other dignitaries in the year 2021.
Some died as a result of attacks by unknown gunmen, COVID-19 complications and other kinds of age-related sicknesses while others died of natural causes.
Here is remembering them as 2021 comes to an end.
Ibrahim Mantu, a former Deputy Senate President under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007, died sometime in September 2021 in Abuja.
Ibrahim MantuAllNews Nigeria reports that Ibrahim Mantu died after about 10 days in hospital following a brief illness. READ MORE
The former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Alhaji Hussaini Zanwa Akwanga, died in his home town of Akwanga on Friday, December 17, 2021, after a protracted illness at the age of 77.
The former minister was appointed in 2003 but was sacked by then President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Former Labour Minister AkwangaIn 2017, the former minister was kidnapped in his farm in Kurmin Tagwaye Village, near Akwanga but was later released two days after paying the ransom. READ MORE
Rilwanu Gadagau, a member of the Kaduna House of Assembly, was shot dead by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria Highway.
Kaduna Lawmaker Rilwanu Gadagau The funeral was attended by Governor Nasir el-Rufai, Speaker Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honourable Yusuf Zailani, and other top government functionaries. READ MORE
Joseph Wayas, a former senate president died on Tuesday, December 2, 2021.
Former Senate President Joseph WayasAccording to Christian Ita, special adviser to the Cross River governor on media and publicity, Wayas died in a London hospital. READ MORE
Alhaji Sagir Hamidu was a 2023 governorship aspirant in Zamfara State who was shot dead by armed bandits on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Gusau who was a 2019 gubernatorial aspirant under the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara state was shot dead by a suspected group of armed bandits along Abuja- Kaduna highway.
Zamfara Governorship Aspirant, Alhaji Sagir Hamidu GusauThe remains of the late Gusau was said to have been taken by the security operatives to an unknown hospital in Kaduna before the final handover of his body to his family on November 22 for burial according to Islamic rites. READ MORE
Kenneth Okpara, a former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Delta State died in the early hours of Friday, November 17, 2021.
Okpara, who had signified his intention to run for governor in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Delta state, had before his untimely demise been garnering support across the state.
Delta Governorship Aspirant Kenneth OkparaAs a grassroots politician, he showed love for his people in Eku, his hometown, and earned their unwavering support.
Kenneth Okpara was Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning during the Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan-led administration in Delta State, where not only did he put his financial knowledge and business acumen to bear in the economic development of the state but also left his footprints. READ MORE
The death of Justice Adewale Fowe, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ekiti State, was announced by the state judiciary in October 2021.
Former Attorney General, Justice Adewale FoweThe announcement is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of Ekiti State Judiciary, Justice John Adeyeye, and made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti.
The 65-year-old Fowe was until his demise a High Court Judge. READ MORE
Dr. Obadiah Mailafia a former CBN governor and 2019 presidential candidate died on September 19, 2021.
Mailafia died at the National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
2019 Presidential Candidate Obadiah Mailafia
Luka Binniyat, the spokesman of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), announced Mailafia’s death saying he took refuge in Markudi, Benue State following alleged persistent harassment by the Department of State Security Services (DSS), fell sick and was rushed to the hospital. READ MORE
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